The guitarist that Axl Rose always wanted in Guns N ‘Roses next to Slash

Throughout its trajectory, the Guns n ‘Roses She had ten guitarists, usually in pairs, but sometimes even in threes. The most famous pair, responsible for albums as APPETITE FOR DESTRATION (1987) and Use your Illusion I and II (1991), it was composed of Slash and Izzy Stradlin.

When the latter left the formation, at the end of 1991, the vocalist Axl Rose I wanted to bring a very specific substitute. It didn’t work out, but the desire to work with the musician in question has never been aside.

It is about Dave Navarromember of the classical formation of Jane’s Addiction who was also in Red Hot Chili Peppers In the second half of the 1990s. When he received the Guns invitation, Navarro was no longer with Jane’s, but personal issues related to drug addiction prevented the partnership.

In an interview of 1993 to Hit (via Far Out) Axl was invited to mention two musicians with whom I would like to work. First, the singer quoted Trent Reznorleader of NINE INH NAILS. Then he highlighted Navarro, entitled to quote Slash, at the time outside the GN’R: “I was always curious to know how he would sound working with Slash on something”.

Asked about the rumors that Dave was invited to enter Guns N ‘Roses replacing Izzy, the frontman said:

“Yes, there was a lot of talk about it and we were very open. But it was simply not the right time in Dave’s life to happen. He needed a time to see where he was, and has been very successful in it. But the idea of ​​working with him deeply excited me, because I still put Jane’s Addiction to put and the band always sounds new, no matter how many times I listen.”

Axl Rose’s passion for Dave Navarro and Jane’s Addiction

Still during the interview, Axl Rose revealed that she would like to have worked in a sound that mixed guns n ‘roses with Jane’s Addiction. A curious fusion, given the distinct influences of each.

“I think this mix, if taken seriously and patiently, can be amazing. It can be something more complete than anyone has done before. Dave and Slash can be amazing – two very ‘extravagant’ faces on his own working together. The first time I saw Slash, I said: ‘The world needs to see this guy.” as a guitarist. I feel the same about Dave. ”

In another moment of the conversation, the singer was invited to mention which artists and bands was listening in those days. Once again, he quoted Jane’s Addiction.

“Jane’s Addiction was my favorite band, but they broke up. Usually I can’t see shows, because the atmosphere is very agitated, but I like the U2 And they enjoyed their shows in stadiums a lot. I went to all their shows I could. I’ve been listening Mr. Bungleand even having a relationship of love and hatred with the Faith no MoreI really like this album. I have also heard many bizarre things: Roger Waters, Jimmy Scott, Lyle LovettNine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains – My taste covers a very wide range. ”

What Dave Navarro says about Guns N ‘Roses’ invitation

In an interview from 2021 to Appetitis for dystortion (via Blabberouth / Igor Miranda website) Dave Navarro confirmed that he was invited to Guns N ‘Roses when Izzy Stradlin left. The explanation for the refusal was quite sincere.

“Axl really wanted me to join the band. We talked for several days about ideas and how we could work. But at that time in my life, I was just not present enough to commit. They even tested and I didn’t appear simply because I was immersed in my drug addiction.

Partnership finally realized

Only in the late 1990s did Guns N ‘Roses had the opportunity to work with Dave Navarro, albeit as a guest member. The guitarist participated in “Oh My God”music released in 1999 as part of the movie’s soundtrack End of the days.

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